
The best gym equipment for at-home fitness
When there’s so much to choose from in terms of home gym equipment, it can be hard to decide on what works for you.
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The Hidden Dangers of Clogged Gutters: How Poor Drainage Can Damage Your Home
Clogged gutters & drainpipes can cause major home damage, from roof leaks to foundation cracks. Avoid costly repairs by cleaning regularly, using plumbing snakes & devices, and ensuring proper drainage. Discover the best home improvement tips to keep your home safe and dry!
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HOW TO FIND ROOF LEAKS
Once water passes the roofing it flows along the sheathing, roof rafters or topside of ceilings until it finds a place to drip down inevitably onto your favourite furniture
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Sewerage and Waste Removals
Wet waste can become a nuisance in your house, it often leaves a smell and a mark on the floor if it is there for too long, it can also if not disposed of properly be harmful to the environment, if you are able to remove the waste properly then you are saving yourself and the environment.
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Winter time is: Painting Your House Time!
Don’t go cheap or you will be painting again very soon! You want your fruits of hard labour to last and to make your home be something you can be proud of!
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Glass cutting
If you ever need to cut glass for some DIY work at home, follow these simple steps. These are 2 simple methods to cutting glass if you do not have a glass cutter. These 2 methods involve a few tools and need to be done very carefully for complete success
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CONSIDER THIS BEFORE YOU START ON YOUR BUILDING PROJECT
For projects that span over 3 months, it is very important to understand that material (hardware) prices may change at any time of the year.
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Quantity Surveyor
When you are moving house or thinking of making renovations it is important to always contact a Quantity surveyor to have a look at what you planning. They will come and have a look at the feasibility of a project and acquire paperwork that is needed for the project.
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How to design a more Eco-Friendly Home
For any building to receive a certificate of occupancy, every professional involved - from the designer to the builder - needs to comply with SANS standard 10400-XA building standards
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Garden Art and Statues
As homeowners who are in the midst of a creative and innovative time, you have an incredible opportunity to create a garden that is unique and personal.
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How to burglar-proof your windows
Windows are one of the easiest entry points to your home for dangerous intruders. In addition to having the standard security implements, such as fencing, alarm systems or motion detectors, adequate window security is a must. Follow these simple tips to ensure your windows keep out criminals:
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The Role of a project manager
The project manager will be responsible for general liason between the field and the architect and owne
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Mirrors
Mirrors can be used throughout the home with great effect and can be used to enhance the feeling of space and light within a room or an outdoor area.
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The Advantages of Solar Power Systems: How Going Solar Can Benefit Your Home
Learn why investing in solar power systems is a game-changer for homeowners in South Africa, offering energy independence, cost savings, and environmental stewardship
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Tree cutting
When fixing up our gardens it is always a scary job to cut down a tree, if you don't want to hire a professional there is a way to do it with some help and a few appliances to make the job easier. Be cautious when doing the job as one mistake could cause injury but if done correctly can be a very smooth job.
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Repairing Plaster Ceiling and Drywall Cracks
Scrape flaking paint and any other loose material from around cracks with the 1-inch putty knife.
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Your Ultimate Home Renovations Check List
When it comes to property renovations, doing your homework beforehand is the first thing you owe yourself. Proper planning is of paramount importance and it eliminates the two monsters that normally haunt both contractor and property owner; one: going over my budget, and two: taking longer than expected to finish a project. From my expensive bad experiences, I have come to understand that there is a checklist to follow if you want your property revamp to be hassle free.
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